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Erdogan Wins Turkey's Presidential Poll in First Round: Election Authority
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a new mandate in presidential elections in the first round of voting by winning more than half of the votes, the chief of Turkey's election authority said on Monday, 25 June.
"President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the absolute majority of all valid votes," the head of the Supreme Election Committee (YSK) Sadi Guven told reporters in Ankara, AFP reported.
Heavy Rain to Continue in Mumbai, Says IMD
‘Heavy’ to ‘very heavy’ rain is likely to continue in Mumbai on 25 June, Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department said. Authorities have also warned of traffic snarls and waterlogging in the city.
Mumbai saw incessant rains with suburban Malad (west) recording the highest amount of rainfall at 110.80 mm between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Sunday, an Indian Meteorological Department official said.
Powai, with 77.80 mm of rainfall, and Mulund (west), with 76 mm rainfall, during the same period stood second and third respectively, the IMD official told PTI.
Seychelles President Meets PM Modi
Seychelles President Danny Faure met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
“The relationship between India and Seychelles is excellent. My presence here is to take this relationship to newer heights,” Faure said.
SC to hear Swamy's Petition in Aircel-Maxis Case Tomorrow
SC to hear on Tuesday a plea by Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy to implead himself in a fresh petition against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official probing Aircel-Maxis case.
SC will also hear a contempt plea of ED officer alleging that fresh plea was filed with an intention to scuttle the ongoing Aircel-Maxis probe.
Manjhi Brings up Talks of Grand Alliance With Nitish
Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi told ANI that if Nitish Kumar "gives up CM seat and joins ‘mahagathbandhan’ then Tejashvi Prasad will be the CM face for 2020 Bihar elections.”
DMK, Congress Walkout Of State Assembly Over TN Governor
DMK, Congress staged a walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly after Speaker denied right to speak about Governor
"In case the governor goes to any district (for review meetings), DMK will show black flags. We will continue our protest against the Governor and the ruling party. I requested the Speaker to allow me to speak about the Governor but Speaker did not let me speak in the Assembly,” said MK Stalin, DMK Working President.
Stalin has been raising the issue that the Governor is exercising power above what he should be doing and has been conducting review meetings without involving all parties.
No More Trees to be Cut in Delhi till July 2: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court told NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited) that the cutting of tress in the National Capital must be put on hold till 2 July, ANI reported.
The next date of hearing in the High Court is 4 July, while, National Green Tribunal will hear the case on 2 July.
Monsoon Session of Parliament from 18 July to 10 Aug
Parliament’s Monsoon Session to commence on 18 July and end on 10 August, Parliamentary Affairs minister Ananth Kumar told PTI.
Ghanshyam Tiwari Resigns From Rajasthan BJP
Rebel leader Ghanshyam Tiwari tenders his resignation from BJP, saying he will fight against "undeclared emergency" in Rajasthan, PTI reported.
IndiGo's Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar Quits
IndiGo today said its Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar is leaving the airline and would be replaced by William Boulter, PTI reported.
Kumar, who has been associated with the no-frills carrier for the last 12 years, has put in his papers to pursue other career interests, IndiGo said in a release.
His resignation would be effective from July 15. Boulter, currently the airline's Chief Strategy Officer, would be taking over from him.
"The last 12 years at IndiGo has been the most satisfying and rewarding experience of my career," Kumar said.
IndiGo's Interim CEO Rahul Bhatia said Kumar's contribution has been very significant "in getting us to the level we are today".
Dust Storm Likely to Strike Delhi-NCR
A thick layer of dust has enveloped parts of Noida. A dust storm in the Delhi-NCR is said to be imminent.
VHP Indicates It May Start Ram Mandir Movement
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today indicated it may restart its movement for Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying the organisation will consult saints on the "future course of action" if the Supreme Court does not give its verdict on the issue in next three to four months, PTI reported.
Addressing the media on the organisation council meeting in Delhi, VHP working president Alok Kumar said two resolutions were passed - one on the issue of cow protection and another on the influx of the Rohingya Muslims into the country.
"We hope that Supreme Court would hear daily this case from July. We want temple at that site... Our Muslim brothers can build mosque outside of that area," he said.
Fire Breaks Out in Delhi's Asola
A fire broke out at a tent house in Delhi’s Asola on Monday evening. At least 20 fire tenders were present at the spot to douse the blaze.
Army Officer Killed in J&K's Anantnag
An army officer was on Monday killed in an accidental firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agency PTI reported.
President Ram Nath Kovind Meets Seychelles President Danny Faure
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday evening met Seychelles President Danny Faure, who is on a 6-day visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj were also present at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
CRPF Forms Motorcycle Squad to Ensure Security During Amarnath Yatra
The CRPF has formed a special motorcycle squad as part of its efforts to ensure foolproof security during the annual Amarnath yatra, scheduled to start in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, an official spokesman said on Monday, PTI reported.
He said some of these specially designed motorcycles were fixed with various life-saving equipment and could also double as "small ambulances", carrying one person at a time besides the rider.
"Keeping in view the convenience and security of pilgrims, the CRPF has prepared a special motorcycle squad, which on one hand, will ensure the security of pilgrims on the yatra route and on the other, will also be used as small ambulances for them," the CRPF spokesperson added.
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